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| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | NBC Local | Is hantavirus contagious? Here's how it spreads and why Andes virus is different | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/is-hantavirus-contagious-heres-how-it-spreads-and-why-andes-virus-is-different/3933570/ | Countries around the world, including the U.S., are preparing to deal with the more than 140 passengers and crew members on board a [ hantavirus-stricken cruise ship ][11] where at least three people have died and several others fallen ill. But exactly how contagious is the virus and [ how … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | NBC Local | America has a lack of doctors. Some say Visa restrictions could make it worse | https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/america-has-a-lack-of-doctors-some-say-visa-restrictions-could-make-the-shortage-worse/3933625/ | A recent NBC 5 Responds survey found Chicago-area residents are struggling to get face time with their providers. The American Medical Association says visa restrictions could worsen the problem. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][8] WATCH HERE ][9] A recent non- scientific survey of … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | NBC Local | Buckingham Fountain turns on for the season Saturday. Here's how to watch live | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/buckingham-fountain-turns-on-for-the-season-saturday-heres-how-to-watch-live/3933632/ | _NBC Chicago will provide a livestream of the moment the fountain is turned on for the season. Watch live Saturday afternoon in the player above._ A popular tradition that signals the arrival of summer is right around the corner. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | NBC Local | Hundreds honor fallen Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew at funeral | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/hundreds-honor-fallen-cpd-officer-john-bartholomew/3933660/ | Family, friends and fellow officers from around the country filed into St. Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood Friday to honor fallen [ CPD Officer John Bartholomew. ][1] Bartholomew, 38, [ was killed in the line of duty last month. ][2] Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Two Chicago businesses team up for a recipe of innovation | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/two-chicago-businesses-team-up-recipe-innovation | ![Two Chicago businesses team up for a recipe of innovation][11] #### [ Two Chicago businesses team up for a recipe of innovation ][12] Two spots in Chicago teamed up to share food, drinks and a little bit of what makes their hospitality so special for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | How the GLP-1 weight loss trend is changing wedding dress shopping | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/how-glp-1-weight-loss-trend-is-changing-wedding-dress-shopping | ![GLP-1 is changing bridal shopping in Edison Park][5] #### [ GLP-1 is changing bridal shopping in Edison Park ][6] We are are all gas, no breaks straight into wedding season! More brides are turning to GLP-1 weight loss medications before their wedding day, and some bridal shops are adapting their … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Man killed, two wounded in broad daylight Englewood shooting: police | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/man-killed-two-wounded-broad-daylight-englewood-shooting-police | #### The Brief * * A 31-year-old man was killed, and two others injured in a shooting in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood Friday morning. * Police say multiple offenders exited a sedan and opened fire on the victims on the 300 block of West 75th Street. * The two surviving victims, … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | May 8, 2026 | https://columbiachronicle.com/multimedia/photooftheday/may-8-2026/ | |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | Annual Lavender Ceremony brings LGBTQ+ community together to celebrate their accomplishments | https://columbiachronicle.com/campus/annual-lavender-ceremony-brings-lgbtq-community-together-to-celebrate-their-accomplishments/ | As senior creative writing major Jamey Rabon prepared to graduate from Columbia next weekend, the college’s Lavender Ceremony offered something personal: a chance to celebrate being both first-generation and openly queer alongside classmates who understand that journey. “It’s nice to be surrounded by fellow artists, fellow queer people, to know … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Property tax relief scant in Bears stadium bill, analysis shows | https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2026/05/08/property-tax-relief-megaprojects-bears-bill-pritzker-rich-miller | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][19] * [ Facebook ][20] * [ Bluesky ][21] * [ Email ][22] * [ Reddit ][23] * [ Flipboard ][24] Before the House passed the megaprojects bill last month, we were told that the drafters didn’t want to just … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Pressure ramps up as Bears rely on 2026 draft class to complete roster rebuild | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears/2026/05/08/pressure-ramps-up-as-bears-rely-on-2026-draft-class-to-complete-roster-rebuild | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] The [ Bears ][7] talked about their roster during the NFL Draft last month as though they had the … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | CBS Local | South Shore tenants say rent fluctuates by hundreds each month thanks to Ratio Utility Billing System | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/south-shore-tenants-rent-fluctuates-ratio-utility-billing-system/ | Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up. While the practice has raised concerns among tenants, it turns out it's completely legal. Fifth Ward Ald. Desmon … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | CBS Local | How is Karina's Law working to remove guns from accused domestic abusers one year later? | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/karinas-law-guns-domestic-violence-abusers-one-year/ | Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse. The law was named after [ Karina Gonzalez ][2] after her brutal murder in Little Village in 2023. For her son, Manny Alvarez, [ the … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | CBS Local | Bears prospects hope to make good first impression as rookie minicamp begins | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/bears-rookie-minicamp-begins-2026-halas-hall-ben-johnson/ | It's all about learning at this point, as Chicago Bears rookies hit the practice field for the first time on Friday at Halas Hall. Day one of rookie minicamp gave 54 players – seven draft picks, 13 undrafted free agents, 24 rookie tryout players, seven veteran tryout players, and five … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | ABC Local | Rep. Underwood new host of Women's Power Brunch as Schakowsky retires; AOC keynote speaker | https://abc7chicago.com/post/us-rep-lauren-underwood-new-host-womens-power-brunch-jan-schakowsky-retires-alexandria-ocasio-cortez-keynote-speaker/19065999/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Uplifting women and celebrating their role in politics was the goal of a brunch for Democratic women who gathered Friday to honor [ retiring Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky ][14] . They also marked the passing of the torch of leadership with a look ahead to the midterms. ### … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago-area construction season kicks off with work throughout city, suburbs | What to know | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-area-construction-season-kicks-off-work-city-suburbs-what-know-80-355-more/19066172/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Construction season is back. In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson kicked off the 2026 construction season highlighting projects across the city as part of his "Build Better Together" initiative. ### [ ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch ][12] City leaders say 15 wards saw … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | ABC Local | Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and more than 200,000 other cars for camera failure | https://abc7.com/post/tesla-recalls-cybertrucks-wheel-issue-more-200000-other-cars-camera-failure/19066256/ | Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash and injury. The recall includes model year 2024-2026 Cybertrucks with 18-inch steel wheels. In its report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | ABC Local | Traveler struggles to get refund for cruise after being forced to miss flight due to FAA mandate | https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-traveler-jackie-salgado-struggles-get-refund-cruise-being-forced-miss-flight-due-faa-no-fly-mandate/19066028/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Consumers are often encouraged to buy travel insurance, especially for big trips in the event something happens. But what do you do when you think your travel insurance isn't backing you up? A Chicago woman says she couldn't go on a Caribbean cruise because of a federal … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | ABC Local | Chicago students rally to promote violence prevention | https://abc7chicago.com/post/percy-julian-high-school-seniors-marcus-garvey-8th-graders-rally-promote-chicago-violence-prevention/19066411/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- A group of graduating elementary and high school students came together Friday for a rally and march to promote violence-free streets and celebrate those who stayed away from crime. Graduating seniors from Percy Julian High School led the way across 103rd Street to greet eighth graders from … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | May 8, 2026 | ABC Local | Resilience Healthcare CEO accused of moving millions from hospital fund to private account | https://abc7chicago.com/post/resilience-healthcare-ceo-accused-moving-millions-taxpayer-dollars-hospital-operating-fund-private-account/19066559/ | CHICAGO (WLS) -- There were explosive accusations in court as the landlord for Resilience Healthcare accused CEO Manoj Prasad of moving tens of millions of taxpayer dollars from a hospital operating fund to a private account controlled solely by Prasad. Landlord Rathnaker Reddy Patlola says this happened as vendors and … |